Keylite Roof Windows (‘Keylite’), part of The Keystone Group, has acquired the Em.glaze and Ray.lux flat glass rooflight ranges from Whitesales Ltd., as part of a multimillionpound growth strategy for the company. This move brings Whitesales’ flagship flatglass product lines into Keylite’s rapidly expanding portfolio of roofglazing solutions, further strengthening its offering across both pitched and flat roof applications.

Alongside their own range, Keylite has been the largest reseller for the supply-only flat roof windows part of the Whitesales’ business for the past 14 years.

Experts have warned that a lack of clarity on the Future Homes Standard (FHS) is creating a major bottleneck for residential projects, leaving architects “planning in the dark.”

The State of Sustainable Construction 2026 report, published by home improvement specialists Eurocell, features expert commentary highlighting how the absence of a finalised regulatory framework is forcing professionals to make “educated guesses” on multi-million-pound specifications. As the Future Homes Standard moves towards implementation,

A new report from the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has revealed widespread compliance failures across manufacturers of heat soaked thermally toughened glass, raising serious questions for the glass and glazing supply chain.

Published on 5th March [2026] the findings of OPSS inspections found that every single heat soaked insulated glass unit assessed failed compliance checks.

Allan Brothers has launched a new Heritage range of timber windows designed for listed properties and homes located in Conservation Areas.

The collection features traditional sliding sash and matching flush casement windows, which together provide a sympathetic solution for historic estates with a mix of window types on different buildings and elevations.

Each window style is made to measure from Redwood/Red...

Lister Windows and Doors has achieved ISO 50001 certification at both its Essex and Stoke manufacturing facilities, placing it among a small and forward-thinking group of fabricators actively managing and improving their energy performance.

The company says this milestone is more than a certificate on the wall. It is a clear signal of intent, to operate responsibly, to reduce environmental impact, and to build a business that is resilient, efficient and fit for the future.

In a market where speed of response can win or lose a job, Silka has launched a streamlined bifold doors package that fixes both specification and pricing from the outset.

The limited time offer is designed to reduce “spec overload” at quote stage and help Silka’s trade partners move from enquiry to order at a far more profitable pace.

It combines Silka’s top performing aluminium bifold doors with premium and privacy-enhancing factory-fitted integral blinds,

A more than 140-year-old Lincolnshire timber windows and doors manufacturer has invested in new sustainable technology to boost production, cut carbon emissions and increase output by 75% before 2030.

George Barnsdale, a fifth-generation firm based in Donington, has installed a state-of-the-art Weinig CNC Profiling Centre, supported by a £675,000 Green Asset Finance package from Lloyds, which includes discounted funding.

Linked directly to their ERP software, the new machine can automatically cut,

Norwich-based fabricator Genius PVC Trade Frames has announced the appointment of Karl Williamson as its new sales and marketing director, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business targets its next phase of growth.

Karl joins Genius from Profine UK, where he spent four years as sales director working across the Kömmerling brand. Prior to that, he held the role of area sales manager at Window Ware.

Forterro has just completed its largest scale Logikal MES software installation yet at AMS (Architectural Metal Systems)’ 400,000sq ft production facility in Cork, as the aluminium specialist invests in digitalising its fabrication operation.

Forterro’s Logikal MES system, integrated with its market leading Logikal aluminium processing software, gives fabricators complete control and traceability of their production flows so that they can optimise efficiency and minimise errors.

Morley Glass has once again been announced as the main sponsor of the 2026 North Leeds Charity Beer Festival, an increasingly important community fundraising event which takes place on 10-11th April at North Leeds Cricket Club in Roundhay.

Now into its 14th year, the annual event organised by the Rotary Club of Roundhay is expected to attract hundreds of beer, cider and gin enthusiasts from across the region. All the proceeds from the two-day event, which features live music and food in addition to a unique array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks,

In​ an industry where precision and speed are the hallmarks​ оf success, The Residence Collection has updated the Residence Door Designer, bridging the gap between high-end aesthetics and lead generation for installers.

While the Door Designer has been​ a hit with homeowners already, the upgraded version​ offers even more options.

This includes six new designs, options to choose flat panels or raised and fielded panels, a range of glass options and the ability...

Wellingborough-based trade fabricator, Emplas, has been listed as one of Northamptonshire’s leading privately owned companies for the fourth year in succession.

The Northamptonshire LTD 2025 report, which lists the county’s 100 leading privately-owned businesses, ranks Emplas’ parent group among the region’s top 40 firms – and among the top 30 fastest growing.

Designed as a showcase for the ‘scale, resilience and adaptability’ of Northamptonshire’s most successful privately owned firms,

Entrance Composite Door Solutions is expanding its Nottingham headquarters with a new 6,000 square foot warehousing facility, bringing its total site footprint to 22,000 square feet.

The expansion will significantly increase stock holding capacity and enlarge the company’s CNC machining department, directly addressing the lead time and availability pressures that trade installers face during peak demand periods.

The investment forms part of a wider programme of site development that has already exceeded £1.6 million,

Apprentices in Inverness and across the Highlands are training for skilled careers while balancing family life and local commitments, as Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026 (2–6 March) got under way – with employers such as CR Smith highlighting the role apprentices play in the local workforce.

This year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week theme, Working for Scotland, focused on how apprenticeships help businesses grow while giving people the skills and security they need to thrive. At CR Smith, a leading Scottish uPVC window manufacturer and home improvement installer,

Epwin Window Systems’ QHSE manager Tom Langford is taking on a series of demanding running events throughout 2026 to raise funds for two charities close to his heart – Down’s Syndrome UK (PADS) and the Down’s Syndrome Association.

Tom, who recently joined Epwin Window Systems, is planning to complete a minimum of 20 running events this year, ranging from 10Ks and half marathons through to a full marathon and ultra-distance challenges.